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Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week's episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.The trio kick things off by chatting about the Republic of Ireland new call-up Rory Finneran and what he could develop into in the squad. The lads then dive into where Robbie Keane could go next after he won the Hungarian Cup at the weekend before he chases yet another League title this coming weekend.There is chat around the playoffs and John Egan's form with Hull City as he looks to return to the Premier League.And with Liam Scales pivotal to the rejuvenation in Celtic's season, does the Wicklow man finally get his flowers? And where does Troy Parrott end up next after the AZ Alkmaar man is linked to... Coventry City?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing thegreenscene@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League, the international game and from Europe.Arsenal edge West Ham 1-0 to stay firmly in control of the Premier League title race amid late VAR controversy.Mikel Arteta backs officials after West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser is ruled out following a dramatic VAR review.Reaction from Arteta after a huge week that also saw Arsenal book their place in the Champions League final against PSG.West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen calls for more consistency from Premier League referees after the controversial finish.Nuno Espirito Santo questions why similar incidents have produced different outcomes in previous matches.Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy debate the key VAR decision on Sunday Kickback in the OTB Football Podcast feed.Jeff Hendrick joins Off The Ball Breakfast to praise Arsenal's “phenomenal” campaign under Mikel Arteta.Nottingham Forest and Leeds United secure Premier League football for next season after West Ham's defeat.Aston Villa remain fifth after a dramatic 2-2 draw at Burnley as Unai Emery defends his players' performance.Everton's European hopes suffer another setback after Crystal Palace battle back for a draw at Selhurst Park.Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham cannot relax in the relegation fight ahead of a crucial clash with Leeds.Celtic defeat Rangers 3-1 in the Old Firm derby as Daizen Maeda stars to keep the Scottish Premiership race alive.Barcelona clinch the La Liga title with a statement 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou.Troy Parrott scores a brilliant goal for AZ Alkmaar against Feyenoord after having an earlier strike ruled out offside.Injury blow for Johnny Kenny as the Republic of Ireland striker faces a spell out with knee ligament damage ahead of the summer internationals.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
「RB大宮から海外挑戦!市原吏音に早くも移籍浮上!?ソシエダ久保建英と共通点も」 U21日本代表DF市原吏音は、2026年1月にRB大宮アルディージャからオランダ1部AZアルクマールへ完全移籍したばかりだが、ここに来て新たな動きがあった。わずか半年で所属クラブを変える可能性も浮上している。 ドイツ系エージェント会社『Sports360』は8日、市原との契約締結を公式発表。公式インスタグラムで「市原吏音選手がチームに加わることを大変嬉しく思います!」「現在、センターバックとしてオランダ・エールディヴィジのAZ Alkmaarでプレーし、日本U-21代表ではキャプテンも務めています」「さらに先日には、AZ Alkmaarの一員としてオランダ国内カップ「KNVB Beker」での優勝も経験しました」「吏音選手、ようこそ!これから一緒に戦えることを楽しみにしています!」などと歓迎のコメントを投稿している。 市原の新たな代理人である『Sport360』には、MF久保建英(レアル・ソシエダ)、FW小川航基(NECナイメヘン)ら複数の日本代表選手が在籍。2025年夏にはDF菅原由勢のサウサンプトンからベルダー・ブレーメンへ期限付き移籍させたほか、DF瀬古歩夢のル・アーヴルAC移籍にも携わっている。 市原はこれまで、ロベルト佃氏が代表取締役を務める『スポーツコンサルティングジャパン(SCJ)』のもとでキャリアを歩んできた。久保建英もかつてSCJの顧客であったが、現在はSports360に籍を置いている。 そのSports360はブンデスリーガとの強固なパイプを持っている。それだけに、市原がドイツ国内クラブから関心を寄せられる可能性は排除できない。
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Join Matthew Brennan, David Wilson and Ben Symes on this week's episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.The trio begin with speaking about Troy Parrott's Dutch Cup success with AZ Alkmaar at the weekend, and where he could end up next.The lads sit down with Oisin McEntee, Hearts' midfielder and one of the standout players in the Scottish Premiership this season.McEntee speaks about his own journey, from trialling at Manchester United against Brooklyn Beckham to playing alongside Troy Parrott with Ireland underage teams and Belvedere. The Cavan native speaks about his Gaelic football background, the influence of new manager Derek McInnes and what it is like to score at Celtic Park.The lads then chat about some of the best of the Irish abroad as Andrew Omobamidele continues his good form in France, and who could find themselves in an Ireland squad next month.There is debate around whether Brian Barry Murphy and Robbie Keane could eventually become Ireland head coaches and they end with getting to some of the listener comments from last week.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing thegreenscene@offtheball.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
Phil Egan brings you a packed Monday Football Daily covering Premier League title drama, European qualification races and Dutch cup success.Manchester City move closer to Arsenal in the Premier League title race with a 2–1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.Rayan Cherki opens the scoring before Kai Havertz equalises following a goalkeeping error.Erling Haaland scores the winner as Pep Guardiola's side cut the gap to three points with a game in hand.Guardiola urges caution while Mikel Arteta insists the title race is not over.Brian Kerr analyses Gianluigi Donnarumma's mistake, and crucial saves at 1–1.Liverpool boost their Champions League hopes with a dramatic 2–1 Merseyside derby win over Everton.Mohamed Salah scores, Beto equalises, and Virgil van Dijk heads a stoppage-time winner.David Moyes remains positive despite Everton's late defeat in the first derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.Aston Villa edge Sunderland 4–3 with late heroics from Tammy Abraham to strengthen their top-four push.Nottingham Forest's 4–1 win over Burnley keeps them clear of relegation danger.West Ham aim to move further from the drop zone ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace.Troy Parrott scores and assists as AZ Alkmaar win the Dutch Cup and qualify for the Europa League.Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros lose ground in the Hungarian title race after defeat to Gyori.Bayern Munich seal another Bundesliga title while Ipswich strengthen promotion hopes and Celtic set up a Scottish Cup final with a old friend.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
It was another scintillating showcase of Europa and Conference League football Thursday, with more goals abounding. The headline of the night is of course Braga's wild comeback in Seville, where they shocked Real Betis with four consecutive goals to advance. How has Braga become such a resilient group? And what went wrong for Betis? Nottingham Forest squeaked through Porto thanks to a very silly red card and a deflected shot. Are they the 2024-25 Tottenham of this year's competition? Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Freiburg took care of business in impressive fashion. Are they our new favorites to meet in next month's final? Over in the Conference, we witnessed two brilliant comeback attempts, with Strasbourg overwhelming Mainz and AEK Athens falling just short to Rayo Vallecano despite Zine's career night. We also discuss Crystal Palace managing Fiorentina and Shakhtar extinguishing AZ Alkmaar. Finally, we close with some brief thoughts on each eliminated team. What does each club need to do to replicate their European journeys and to go a step further? Cheers to Carlos Vicens (and sub-cheers to Gary O'Neil)!
Betis y AZ Alkmaar quedaron eliminados en Europa.#grc
We're back for the 1st legs of the Europa and Conference League quarterfinals and we got a jam-packed Thursday full of goals! We tackle all the best action from both competitions, from Forest's improbable draw in Porto to Freiburg's demolition of Celta Vigo, from Fiorentina's humiliation in South London to Shakhtar's shocking late rout of AZ Alkmaar. Plus we answer all of your most pressing questions: How has Urs Fischer turns Mainz around so dramatically, and how did he out-maneuver Gary O'Neil's injury-riddled Strasbourg? What went wrong for Bologna after a promising opening against Villa, and is Jonathan Rowe an emerging star? Could Braga actually upset Betis in Sevilla, and why is Max always so mean to them? All that, a lookahead to the 2nd legs, and of course, a pitstop at David's Coefficient Corner. Cheers to Urs Fischer!
On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League.Liverpool's quarter-final hopes are in jeopardy after a 2–0 first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain.Arne Slot's side failed to register a shot on target in a disappointing performance in Paris.Slot defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench, saying there was little chance of scoring.Luis Enrique praised PSG's creativity, with goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia coming from open play.Barcelona's Champions League ambitions suffer following a 2–0 home loss to Atletico Madrid.Hansi Flick criticised VAR after a controversial handball incident that did not result in a penalty.Pau Cubarsi's red card proved decisive as Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico in control.Europa League quarter-final action includes Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in important first-leg ties.Troy Parrott looks to continue AZ Alkmaar's Europa Conference League run against Shakhtar Donetsk.Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah faces another injury setback ahead of their clash with Fiorentina.Off The Ball returns with live League of Ireland commentary as St. Patrick's Athletic host Shamrock Rovers.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
The guest on the ninety-third episode is Robert Eenhoorn, the former CEO of AZ Alkmaar. A pioneer who bridged the gap between American sports analytics and European football, Robert's transition from a New York Yankees player to a top-tier football executive is a masterclass in disruptive leadership. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on his decade-long tenure at AZ, which was a period marked by sustained organic revenue growth and a multi-fold increase in squad market value that solidified the club's financial elite status. Robert details the "do more with less" philosophy that defines AZ, explaining how the Club utilizes data as a compass to outperform giants like Ajax and PSV. He discusses his unique journey from winning the 2011 Baseball World Cup as a technical director to implementing Billy Beane's principles in the Eredivisie. From navigating the 2019 stadium roof collapse to clinching the 2023 UEFA Youth League title, Robert emphasizes a management style rooted in objective transparency, high-stakes efficiency, and the willingness to think differently.
The guest on the ninety-third episode is Robert Eenhoorn, the former CEO of AZ Alkmaar. A pioneer who bridged the gap between American sports analytics and European football, Robert's transition from a New York Yankees player to a top-tier football executive is a masterclass in disruptive leadership. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on his decade-long tenure at AZ, which was a period marked by sustained organic revenue growth and a multi-fold increase in squad market value that solidified the club's financial elite status. Robert details the "do more with less" philosophy that defines AZ, explaining how the Club utilizes data as a compass to outperform giants like Ajax and PSV. He discusses his unique journey from winning the 2011 Baseball World Cup as a technical director to implementing Billy Beane's principles in the Eredivisie. From navigating the 2019 stadium roof collapse to clinching the 2023 UEFA Youth League title, Robert emphasizes a management style rooted in objective transparency, high-stakes efficiency, and the willingness to think differently.
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game.Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount ParkDawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitionsTeam news and key absences ahead of tonight's crucial clash in DublinShamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght StadiumStephen Bradley praises Galway's progress under John Caulfield ahead of their meetingDerry City, Drogheda United, Waterford and St. Pat's all in action across a packed LOI scheduleFirst Division fixtures including Cork City, UCD, Finn Harps and Kerry FCTroy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with goal, assist and Man of the Match display in EuropeHeimir Hallgrimsson calls for composure ahead of Ireland's high-stakes playoff in PragueEuropa League and Conference League roundup plus England squad call-ups from Thomas TuchelPremier League preview, Manchester United praise for Bruno Fernandes, and latest Chelsea developmentsBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
In this episode, we dive into the seismic arrival of Teun Koopmeiners at Juventus. We trace his tactical evolution from the laboratories of AZ Alkmaar to the high-intensity press of Atalanta, culminating in his role as the pillar of a new era in Turin. We break down that incredible campaign, where his 20 goal contributions and Man of the Match performance in the Coppa Italia final helped propel Juve back to the top of Italian football. Discover how Koopmeiners combined Dutch vision with a relentless engine to become the ultimate centerpiece for the Bianconeri. Teun Koopmeiners, Juventus, Serie A, Dutch football stars, football midfield analysis
Sista klubbslagshelgen innan landslagsuppehållet och Sveriges ödesmatch mot Ukraina! Roma och Bologna med otrolig sjumålshistoria på Stadio Olimpico. Är Vincenzo Italiano nästa stora cuptränare? Kan Santiago Castro bli en anfallare för de största klubbarna? Porto med en stabil vinst hemma mot Stuttgart. Den väldigt jämna EL-säsongen, vilka är favoriter till att vinna? Är det favorit på att se ett spanskt lag i final? Troy Parrotts succé i AZ Alkmaar. Ännu en sorglig insats av Fiorentina mot ett polskt lag. Men var Crystal Palace insats mot Larnaca ännu mer pinsam? Supersöndag - årets ångestmatch mellan Spurs och Nottingham, avgörs bottenstriden här? Cupfinal mellan Arsenal och Manchester City, hur högt värderar Guardiola denna matchen? Är City i en formsvacka eller är detta bara deras nivå? Madrid-derby, kan detta avgöra titelstriden i La Liga?Programledare: August SpångbergExperter: Ricard Norman & Adam PinthorpViva Fotboll görs i samarbete med ATG:Gå med i Viva Fotbolls Tillsammanslag på ATG, där vi varje helg skickar in en välkalibrerad Big 9-kupong där vi försöker fälla någon av dom stora favoriterna för att stå där med miljongarantin på ensam vinnare med 9 rätt. Här har ni laget: https://www.atg.se/tillsammans/inbjudan/XKZI-CGTW-319315/tDhBPMy5pbFG8uzq%3AaJrSG_tO82Uf1mO6Zm4Fpw%3A7b2V4nqE-g4m1k4fuwZJ3VAKVv-2dCMKgw?gameId=BIG9_2025-08-23_725344240_2060735806Du hittar alltid dom senaste tripplarna, andelarna, Big 9 och annat från oss på https://www.atg.se/tutto/18+ Regler & villkor gäller. Stödlinjen.seI samarbete med TV4 Play:Unikt erbjudande ger dig som lyssnare möjligheten att ta del av ännu en spännande säsong av La Liga och Serie A hos TV4 Play, paketet TV4 Play Sport för enbart 174 kr/mån i 6 månader. Utöver det serier, film, tennis, rally, hästhoppning och mycket annat.Följ länken för att ta del av erbjudandet: https://www.tv4play.se/kampanj/vivaKontakta redaktionen: linus@k26media.seVill ditt företag samarbeta med Viva fotboll? samarbete@tutto.seSociala Medier:Instagram - Viva_fotbollTwitter - VivafotbollTikTok - Vivafotboll#vivafotbollTIDSKODER:00:00 Börjar strax 04:15 Intro10:20 Gårdagens Europa League 23:45 Conference League 33:30 Inför Tottenham-Nottingham 39:35 Inför Arsenal-Man City 46:30 Inför Real Madrid-Atletico Madrid52:10 Big 901:07:00 Avrundning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game.Preview of Monday's League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures as the St. Patrick's weekend double-header continues.St. Patrick's Athletic host Derry City at Richmond Park with the hosts chasing a fifth straight win.Pressure mounting on Derry boss Tiernan Lynch after Friday's 2–1 defeat to Shelbourne.St. Pats head coach Stephen Kenny urges his in-form side to stay grounded despite their winning run.Northside Dublin derby at Tolka Park as Shelbourne face Bohemians, with Bohs looking to hold top spot.Drogheda United attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when Shamrock Rovers visit Sullivan and Lambe Park.Dundalk carry momentum from their 5–0 win over Waterford into a clash with struggling Sligo Rovers.Galway United welcome bottom side Waterford to Eamonn Deacy Park in the night's late kick-off.Waterford strengthen their defence by signing former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Long.Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with a goal and two assists ahead of this week's Ireland squad announcement.Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3–1, boosting their push for Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick.Tottenham Hotspur grab a late point at Liverpool, with Richarlison cancelling out Dominik Szoboszlai's opener.Real Madrid welcome back Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City.Plus updates from the Premier League, Scotland, international squads and the latest World Cup controversy involving IranBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
V 67. epizodě našeho space Z Letné a Strahova František, Vašek a Pavel ze iSport zhodnotili domácí výhru nad Slováckem a Alkmaarskou ostudu.Členové redakce Sparťanských Novin a host dále debatovali o:- Zhodnocení zápasu v Alkmaaru- Jak půjdeme do odvety?- Kdo se vrátí z hostování?Čeká nás náročná odveta osmifinále konferenční ligy doma s AZ Alkmaar, na první místo ztrácíme 10 bodů, sezóna je prakticky pro nás u konce, nicméně stále musíme zabojovat alespoň o druhé místo zajišťující kvalifikaci UCL. Nalaďte si nás po repre pauze 6.4. opět netradičně v pondělí ve 20:00 na našem Twitteru @spartanske.
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League.Preview of tonight's League of Ireland Premier Division action, including the live commentary game between St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United.Stephen Kenny's St Pat's look to continue their strong start after last week's late win away to Shelbourne FC.Midfielder Barry Baggley discusses his recent form and his partnership with Jamie Lennon in the Pats midfield.Drogheda United attempt to end a difficult run and break their recent scoring drought against St Pat's under manager Kevin Doherty.Live commentary details from Richmond Park with Phil Egan and Richie Towell.Derry City and Shelbourne FC both aim to improve inconsistent starts to the season.Tiernan Lynch reacts to criticism following Derry's defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers.Tactical debate on the LOI Pod as former midfielder Gareth McGlynn questions Derry's defensive setup.League leaders Bohemian FC look to continue their winning run against Galway United at Dalymount Park.John Caulfield's Galway side continue their battle for points, with Patrick Hickey set to face his former club.Winless sides Dundalk FC and Waterford FC meet at Oriel Park in search of their first victory of the season.Troy Parrott scores twice for AZ Alkmaar against Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa Conference League.European round-up including a win for Robbie Keane's Ferencvárosi TC and Aston Villa's advantage over Lille OSC.Reece James signs a new long-term contract with Chelsea FC.David McGoldrick discusses the possibility of a return to the Republic of Ireland national football team ahead of the upcoming international break.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement tonight in Europe, and who could be in with a shout of making the Ireland squad next week.Champions League shock in Madrid – Manchester City suffer a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Real Madrid as Federico Valverde scores a stunning first career hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.Pep Guardiola admits his side face an “uphill battle” to stay in the tie despite Madrid missing stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.Holders Paris Saint‑Germain punish Chelsea 5–2 in Paris with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia despite a spirited fightback from the visitors.Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior takes responsibility for his side's late collapse but insists there were positives against the reigning European champions.Arsenal rescue a 1–1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a dramatic late penalty from Kai Havertz.Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must be more clinical in the second leg as the Champions League knockout stage shows its difficulty.Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt make the most of their Arctic home advantage with a dominant 3–0 win over Sporting CP.Europa League action tonight: Aston Villa host Lille OSC as boss Unai Emery demands a return to their usual structure.Relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest juggle domestic survival with Europe as they face FC Midtjylland at the City Ground.Robbie Keane leads Ferencvárosi TC into a tough Europa League tie against SC Braga in Budapest.Conference League spotlight: Troy Parrott and AZ Alkmaar take on SK Slavia Prague while Crystal Palace face AEK Larnaca.Championship roundup: Coventry City edge closer to promotion with a 3–0 win over Preston North End as the Sky Blues go eight points clear at the top.Ireland striker crisis deepens: veteran forward David McGoldrick could make a shock return to the Republic of Ireland national football team squad ahead of the World Cup play-off with Czech Republic national football team.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Champions League-talk in deze nieuwe aflevering van VI ZSM! Bart Kruijt en Sjoerd Keizer hebben het over Real Madrid - Manchester City, Bayer - Leverkusen - Arsenal, Bodø/Glimt - Sporting Portugal & PSG - Chelsea. Ook nemen ze het laatste nieuws door bij FC Twente en hebben ze het over AZ dat vanavond speelt tegen het Sparta Praag van Brian Priske.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ve speciálním díle našeho Space Z Letné a Strahova František, Vašek a Jeroen ze stránky AZAlerts probrali co čekat od AZ Alkmaar a tipy pro výjezďáky.Členové redakce Sparťanských Novin a host dále debatovali o:•Matěji Šínovi•Považuje Jeroen AZ za favority UECL?•Jak vidí sezónu AZ fanouškyČeká nás náročný dvojzápas osmifinále UECL proti nizozemskému AZ Alkmaar. Postoupíme nebo nám prakticky skončí sezóna?
PRAŽSKÉ DERBY Slavia vs Sparta znovu rozvířilo český fotbal. Slavia ve druhém poločase Spartu doslova převálcovala a trenér Brian PRISKEHO po zápase šokoval prohlášením, že titulový závod je možná u konce. Jak velký je rozdíl mezi těmito dvěma kluby? A proč Sparta v derby vůbec nepoužila některé klíčové hráče jako IRVING? ⚽
V nejnovějším díle našeho Space Z Letné a Strahova František a Michael rozebrali ostudné vyřazení od Mladé Boleslavi v Mol Cupu a 316. Derby proti odvěkému rivalovi z Edenu. Členové redakce Sparťanských Novin a host dále debatovali o:•Momentech v Derby•Jak naladěni pojdeme do Nizozemska?•Vyřazení v poháruČeká nás celé jaro, na první místo ztrácíme už 10 bodů a v Konferenční lize pojedeme do Nizozemska na horkou půdu AZ Alkmaar. Spoustu fotbalu, spoustu emocí - máme hlad! Za týden hostíme Slovácko.Nalaďte si nás i příště, opět netradičně v pondělí ve 20:00 na našem Twitteru @spartanske.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news from last night's Premier League action and Celtic keep their title challenge on track, whilst Troy Parrott is into another Dutch Cup final.Arsenal move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a narrow 1–0 win away to Brighton, with the result sparking debate about their game management and time-wasting tactics.Mikel Arteta defends his side's approach in the title race after criticism from Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler.Brighton's frustration grows as Opta stats show Arsenal took over 30 minutes of restart time, prompting Hürzeler to claim only one team tried to play football.Bukayo Saka marks his 300th Arsenal appearance in style, scoring the decisive goal as Arteta praises the England international's importance to the team.Manchester City drop points in a dramatic 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest, leaving Pep Guardiola's side seven points off the pace.Manchester United suffer their first defeat under Michael Carrick, losing 2–1 at Newcastle despite playing against ten men for the entire second half.João Pedro hits a hat-trick as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 4–1, with Liam Rosenior praising the Brazilian striker's form this season.West Ham boost their survival hopes with a 1–0 win at Fulham, thanks to another crucial goal from in-form winger Crysencio Summerville.Tottenham boss Igor Tudor dismisses relegation talk ahead of Spurs' crucial clash with Crystal Palace, while Palace manager Oliver Glasner backs Brennan Johnson to shine against his former club.Elsewhere, Celtic stay in the Scottish title hunt, while Ireland striker Troy Parrott helps AZ Alkmaar reach the Dutch Cup final ahead of the upcoming international break.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join 'This week our live commentary game comes from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers look to get their season back on track as they welcome Derry City to the capital.Kick off is at 8 o'clock on Friday and Stephen Doyle will be joined by Richie Towell in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game to the Premier League and beyond.The Republic of Ireland fall to a heart-breaking 2–1 defeat against France at Tallaght Stadium despite a spirited display.Katie McCabe gives Ireland the perfect start, finishing brilliantly after carving France open with Emily Murphy in front of a record crowd of 8,376.France's quality off the bench proves decisive as Melvine Malard comes on to score twice in eight minutes to snatch all three points.Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts with pride post-match, praising her side's courage and performance.Player of the Match Emily Murphy reflects on testing one of the world's best teams right to the end.Elsewhere in qualifying, England women's national football team hammer Ukraine 6–1, Scotland win 5–0 in Luxembourg, Wales draw 2–2 in the Czech Republic, and Northern Ireland lose 2–0 to Switzerland.Attention turns to Ireland's next test away to Netherlands women's national football team in Utrecht this Saturday after the Dutch drew 2–2 with Poland.In the Premier League, Liverpool suffer a ninth league defeat of the season, beaten 2–1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., leaving them stuck in fifth.Arne Slot admits his side must improve at both ends, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards praises his team's response to a late equaliser.Everton secure their first home win in three months against Burnley, Brentford draw 0–0 at Bournemouth with Nathan Collins playing 90 minutes.Tonight's title race heats up as Manchester City F.C. face Nottingham Forest with Pep Guardiola insisting there's no margin for error, while leaders Arsenal F.C. travel to Brighton amid set-piece controversy surrounding Mikel Arteta.Manchester United look to continue strong form under Michael Carrick away to Newcastle United F.C., Celtic aim to keep their Scottish title hopes alive, Troy Parrott eyes a Dutch Cup semi-final start with AZ Alkmaar, and the latest Outside The Box podcast is available now.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join 'This week our live commentary game comes from Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers look to get their season back on track as they welcome Derry City to the capital.Kick off is at 8 o'clock on Friday and Stephen Doyle will be joined by Richie Towell in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Ireland's game with Israel, plus the PFAI response, and also a look back at last night's action in Europe, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League action.FAI CEO David Courell insists Ireland will fulfil their international fixtures against Israel despite growing calls for a boycott, saying the association must act in the best interests of Irish football.Players' voices enter the debate as the PFAI reveals 63% of surveyed members oppose playing Israel, with Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes urging respect for players' opinions.Fallout continues from flare incidents at Oriel Park, with Courell condemning the scenes and government funding for League of Ireland artificial pitches paused as a result.Government reaction examined as Junior Minister Charlie McConalogue addresses the controversial decision to halt funding across the entire League of Ireland.Attention turns to Dalymount Park, where Bohemians prepare for an emotional final season at their historic home with a huge derby clash against Shamrock Rovers.Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn discuss Derry City's slow start and debate where James McClean best fits into Tiernan Lynch's plans on the LOI Pod.Champions League drama as Galatasaray survive a Juventus comeback thriller to progress to the last-16 after a seven-goal aggregate battle.Holders PSG edge past Monaco in an all-French clash, while Real Madrid overcome Benfica and Atalanta complete a stunning comeback to stay alive in Europe.Focus shifts to the Europa League, where Celtic boss Martin O'Neill balances squad rotation with belief ahead of a tough second leg against Stuttgart.Nottingham Forest take a commanding lead into their clash with Fenerbahce, but manager Vitor Pereira warns his players not to become complacent.Conference League storylines include Troy Parrott aiming to fire AZ Alkmaar to qualification and Crystal Palace pushing to stay competitive across multiple fronts.Richie Towell reflects on his experiences alongside Liam Rosenior, offering insight into the mindset and qualities of the current Chelsea manager.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news of Ireland's squad named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action whilst another Irish youngster is on the move.Carla Ward names her squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, with key selection decisions ahead of two massive fixtures.Champions League playoff drama takes centre stage as Benfica face Real Madrid in Lisbon just weeks after their last European thriller.Team news from Spain sees Madrid without Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, while a series of heavyweight clashes light up European football.Borussia Dortmund host Atalanta, Monaco meet PSG in an all-French showdown, and Galatasaray welcome Juventus to Istanbul in a packed night of action.Troy Parrott's red-hot form at AZ Alkmaar continues, with Kevin Kilbane joining the Football Show to discuss the Irish striker's impressive rise.FA Cup reaction as Keith Andrews' Brentford avoid a giant-killing against Macclesfield, with the fifth-round draw producing several standout ties.Frank Lampard's Coventry City deliver a statement win over Middlesbrough to intensify the Championship promotion race.Ivan Toney insists he is still dreaming of an England World Cup place despite limited opportunities under Thomas Tuchel.Republic of Ireland youngster Vinnie Leonard seals a move to Norwich City, while Michael Obafemi is ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.Plus, League of Ireland analysis, big individual performances, and all the latest football stories from across Europe and beyond.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's win over Chelsea, plus Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks out on issues in Palestine and Ukraine.Arsenal book their place in the EFL Cup final, seeing off Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate at the EmiratesMikel Arteta reflects on the boost of reaching the club's first major final in six yearsKai Havertz delivers the decisive goal against his former club as Chelsea's approach is debatedManchester City look to finish the job against Newcastle, holding a 2–0 lead ahead of the semi-final second legPep Guardiola says City are close to clicking again — and faces questions on his long-term legacyNewcastle boss Eddie Howe insists belief is key as his side chase a comebackTroy Parrott stars for AZ Alkmaar, assisting and scoring to reach the Dutch Cup semi-finals on his birthdayThousands of Irish fans miss out on tickets for the World Cup play-off in Prague as demand far outstrips supplyScottish Premiership drama as Hearts, Celtic and Rangers react to discipline issues, deadline-day deals and title pressurePep Guardiola speaks candidly on Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, saying he's “hurt” by the human cost of conflictBecome a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest from Morocco as the fallout to the 2026 African Cup of Nations final continues.Captain Sadio Mane on taking Senegal back on the pitch.Jonathan Wilson on the craziness of the situation.Troy Parrott to have a new boss at AZ Alkmaar.David Moyes on the good vibes, and the good-natured Jack Grealish.Unai Emery needs reinforcements at Aston Villa.Eddie Howe on a poor away day for Newcastle United.Rob Edwards on the improvement that Wolves are making.Thomas Frank under even more pressure as Spurs get ready to welcome Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp continue to be linked.And a dream debut for Denise O'Sullivan at Liverpool.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has fall out from both Irish teams in Europe as Shelbourne are beaten by AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk dispatch of Shakhtar Donetsk.Stephen Bradley on a night where Rovers go close against one of Europe's best.The return of Jack Byrne.Joey O'Brien rues missed chances yet again.Paddy Barrett feels that Shels are close.Mark Coyle on a disappointing night.Troy Parrott impressed by Shels' resistance.John Caulfield signs a new deal.Dundalk get their licence.A big night for Martin O'Neill with Celtic.And a World Cup on the island of Ireland?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
In last night's Europa league, Troy Parrott was denied 20th goal of season but his team Az Alkmaar still came out victorious against Shelbourne. Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot is under pressure to secure a win this weekend as they face west ham in the premier league. The Dutch coach pledged to fight on in the wake of the club's worst run in over 70 years. The URC returns for a new season with Leinster and the Dragons kicking off this evening.Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of both Irish teams take on big European sides in AZ Alkmaar and Shakhtar Donetsk.Arne Slot continues to feel the emotion of losing.Mikel Arteta praises his Gunners.Luis Enrique on a Parisian night for Spurs.Newcastle complain after Marseille treatment.Joey O'Brien wants to take the game to AZ.Troy Parrott deflects transfer speculation.Rory Gaffney not taking anything for granted.Stephen Bradley on a tough night in store for the Hoops.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Lars Leeftink joins Ronan Murphy for a Transfers Podcast Special+ What's gone wrong at Ajax?+ PSV and Feyenoord's stars to watch+ AZ Alkmaar set for two record sales+ West Ham trying to sign half the Eredivisie+ Frimpong's struggles for club and countryThe Transfers Podcast, powered by FootballTransfers.comLars on X https://x.com/LarsLeeftinkRonan on X https://x.com/swearimnotpaulJoin Duncan Castles and insiders from across the game for exclusive news and in-depth analysis of football's biggest stories.WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VadK7lI3LdQV9V3QhY47https://x.com/DuncanCastleshttps://bsky.app/profile/duncancastles.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jim, Joe and Jack review two games this week as Palace beat AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League and draw with a Brighton at Selhurst. They also discuss some fisticuffs in the Main Stand, Nathaniel Clyne coming full circle as a Palace player and reveal a brand new feature. Plus they, of course, dish out more 321 points. facebook: FYPFanzine instagram: @fypfanzine bluesky: @fiveyearplan.bsky.social tiktok: @fiveyearplanpodcast twitter: @fypfanzine email: contact@fypfanzine.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben & Matt discuss the goalless draw, plus Palace's 3-1 Conference League win.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/teamcalledpalace
Our guest on Episode #75 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Teamworks, is Merijn Zeeman. Merijn is the General Manager of AZ Alkmaar - a team that regularly compete at the top of the Eredivisie, despite having a budget that's dwarfed by their bigger rivals. Prior to joining AZ, Merijn was the Sporting Director at Dutch cycling outfit Team Visma, helping them create history by winning all three Grand Tours in 2023. In this episode, Merijn told us about the lessons he has taken from cycling into football, about how AZ have managed to outsmart the opposition and about their recent collaboration with Teamworks and Luke Bornn. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please follow us via your preferred podcast provider. SHOW NOTES => 02:18: Big clubs in Holland have a budget 4 to 5x that of AZ. 03:30: Started at AZ in December 2024. Came in from cycling, where he was Sporting Director. Spent 10 years there. 05:08: How Team Visma were transformed from also-rans to winners of three Grand Tours in one season. Culture had been bad/ still had one of lowest budgets. 08:55: How they transformed the culture. "It is not logical to expect a group of people will work good together." 14:22: Bringing in influences from outside cycling and why. 17:51: Move into football with AZ. How it came about. 19:07: General Manager role - not one we hear about often in UK football. What does it involve? 21:54: What makes AZ special and even unique as a club? Average finish of 3.8 in the Eredivisie in last 10 years. 26:27: Was the transition from cycling to football difficult? Originally from Alkmaar, which helped. Relationship with Dave Brailsford and also Erik ten Hag, who invited him to watch training at Manchester United. 29:33: How club use data. Influence of Billy Beane and Luke Bornn. Team Visma used data to overcome one outstanding rival rider. Use of Teamworks Intelligence and how it has helped. "One of the ambitions is that in maybe five years we can win games because we understand the game better through data than any other team." 35:06: Big thing has been making data more accessible to the coaches at the club. 36:48: How AZ use Teamworks Intelligence. Big thing is merging event and tracking data. Previously the club had tried to develop their own model. 39:23: Using objective data to counter biases in decision-making. "For a lot of coaches it is about opinions or visions, not about objective information. It is very hard to progress if you don't have objective information." 42:25: How Team Visma used data to usurp a dominant rival rider. Taking this lesson into football. 45:35: What are the club's ambitions for the future?
Lou and Dee give their verdict on the victory over AZ AlkmaarSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace won their first match in a major European competition on home soil, beating AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League at Selhurst Park.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crystal Palace welcome AZ Alkmaar to Selhurst Park for a tasty European night under the lights. Palace fans will be buzzing for another go at continental football, hoping the lads keep that energy going. Expect noise, a few nerves, and maybe—just maybe—a bit of South London magic.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Terence, Hesketh and Albert are back with tales from the continent — Albert's trip to Lecce vs Napoli and Terence's Belgian football pilgrimage to Dender vs Royal Olympic Charleroi, complete with an unexpected encounter with the Lord of the Dance cast while watching Liverpool vs Palace in a Gent Irish bar.The lads relive the Sarr-inspired win at Anfield, weigh up the fixture pile-up caused by Palace's Carabao Cup progress, and celebrate Palace's 100th Premier League home win, fuelled by Lerma's standout display in the 2-0 triumph over Brentford. They wrap up with a look ahead to AZ Alkmaar and Brighton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Björn en Marco praten bij over PSV na het 1-1 gelijkspel in Griekenland en voor de topper tegen AZ.
Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Compère Richard Cracknell, Actor TJ Ramini and Marlon Via Spurs Kings TV as Tottenham overcame a one-goal deficit to keep their trophy hopes alive with a 3-1 (3-2 aggregate) win over AZ Alkmaar in north London thanks to Wilson Odobert and James Maddison and set-up a Quarter-Final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt. We also discussed Mauricio Pochettino reiteration of wanting to once again manage Spurs in the future. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #TOTAZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 on the night and 5-2 on aggregate to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Elsewhere Wilson Odobert scored twice as Spurs overcame a first-leg deficit to beat AZ Alkmaar 3-1. Elly Oldroyd is joined by Rene Meulensteen, Dion Dublin and Conor McNamara to dissect a frenetic match with three penalties and a red card. Andy Stevenson and Michael Brown join the pod to talk Spurs and whether this team is getting much closer to the team Ange Postecoglou has been promising. Eilidh Barbour also brings us reaction from the Ibrox as Rangers win in dramatic fashion on penalties against Fenerbahçe. 00:20 Intro 02:50 Bruno Fernandes performance 06:50 Ruben Amorim 11:10 Ange‘s Spurs? 19:30 Solanke quieter? 21:30 Rangers win on penalties!BC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Sat 15 Mar 1500 Ipswich v Nottingham Forest in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1330 Arsenal v Chelsea in the Premier League Sun 16 Mar 1630 Liverpool v Newcastle in the EFL Cup Final Sun 16 Mar 1900 Leicester v Man Utd in the Premier League
Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Musicians Jah Wobble, Chris Ostler and returning regular panellists Billie T, as the panel look ahead to a crucial week in Ange Postecoglou's tenure at Spurs ahead of the massive Europa League RO16 second leg against AZ Alkmaar. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #AZTOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE - NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/lwos Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to nordvpn.com/lwos - our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Actor TJ Ramini alongside Patrick Tyrant and Marlon via Spurs Kings TV as Heung-Min Son scored a late penalty to salvage a point for Tottenham against Bournemouth in a 2-2 draw after he was fouled by Kepa Arrizabalaga. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was in desperate need of a lift after Thursday's flat display in their Europa League defeat at AZ Alkmaar and had Cristian Romero back, but watched the Cherries roar into a 2-0 lead. Spurs could have been a goal down inside 20 seconds when Romero presented Evanilson with a glorious opportunity but Guglielmo Vicario made a smart stop. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #TOTBOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Ricky Sacks is joined by returning regular guests Jonathan Hamme, David Harris from Irish Hotspur and Ash via Spurs Kings TV as the panel reflect on the fall-out from the first leg defeat to AZ Alkmaar, Guglielmo Vicario's awkward confrontation with the Spurs away fans at full-time, the latest injury news and previewing Bournemouth to come on Sunday back in the Premier League. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Billie T, George Achillea and Ashmatic via Spurs Kings TV as the panel reflected to Dejan Kulusevski becoming the latest victim of Spurs' injuries this season, we disuss Argentina's decision to call-up Cristian Romero for their upcoming qualifiers and Yves Bissouma set for crunch talks over his Spurs future. The panel also preview Spurs' huge Europa League RO16 first-leg tie against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday. An Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs *Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices